126: The terms Event Horizon, Singularity, 'String Theory and Standard Model are sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(a) Observation and understanding of the Universe
(b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses
(c) Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth
(d) Origin and evolution of living organisms on the Earth
127: The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?
(a) To provide self-governance
(b) To recognize traditional rights
(c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
(d) To free tribal people from exploitation
128: The most controversial provision in the 42nd Constitution Amendment was:
(a) Supremacy of Parliament
(b) Enumeration of ten Fundamental Duties
(c) Term of Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies
(d) Primacy to the Directive Principles over the Fundamental Rights
129: The Prakrit text "Gathasaptasati" is attributed to the Satavahana king:
(a) Vasishtiputra Pulumavi
(b) Hala
(c) Gautamiputra Satkarni
(d) Amaru
130: Which of the following is not a feature of Gandhara School of Art ?
(a) It was patronised by Sakas and Kushanas
(b) It has Indian and Greek influence
(c) It resulted in the origination of Hinayanism
(d) It portrayed human figures exactly